Sgt Reimers said he was fortunate to be in south-east Queensland all of his career, which included Newstead, city station in Brisbane, Warwick, Nerang and finally Toowoomba - where he was for 33 years.

The highlight, he said, was quite easily his work with the Safe Night precinct and the opportunity to make a difference there.

"Job satisfaction is what it's all about," he said.

"I have always said that the Queensland Police Service is an amazing job because you can find your niche.

"There are so many things that you can do and, for me, it was certainly the Safe Night precinct."

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Sgt Reimers said since the precinct was first introduced in 2005, they had worked with various stakeholders from security and council to the Liquor Industry Action Group, to bring them together and create a safe environment.

"I looked at it, that if I was a parent what sort of environment would I want for my kids coming down there and how would I make it as safe as possible," he said.

"That is the way I have always policed it. Zero tolerance. Making sure everyone is safe."

While Sgt Reimers was not quite ready to give up the job he loved, due to mandatory age retirement at 60 he has had too.

"I am looking for a job. I am not ready to retire, so I am out there looking actively for a job so I will see how I go," he said.

While Sgt Reimers might have officially left the station, it will always be in the family - with his son Peter also a senior constable in Toowoomba.